The state of California has strict laws in place that protect employees from retaliation. Retaliation is unfavorable treatment that stems from a worker asserting their rights. Certain types of employment activities are protected. This means that you cannot face...
You certainly do not want your boss to reduce your wages. However, they seem intent on doing so. They do not want to fire you, but they do inform you that they are going to cut your pay. Your question, then, is if this is even legal. Maybe the job was advertised as...
If you have ever worked in the hospitality industry, you’ll be only too aware of the expectations on you to be friendly toward customers. If you are working back in the kitchen that probably does not exist, but for any front-of-house job in a bar, cafe or restaurant,...
Workers in California have relatively thorough protections. They benefit from not only federal workplace rules but also California laws, which are often more thorough than the baseline federal standards. Employees in California typically have the right to receive pay...
In employment situations, the glass ceiling is a metaphor. It simply illustrates the idea that it is more difficult for some workers to climb the corporate ladder. They feel trapped at a lower level within the hierarchy of the company as if they are being held back by...
Losing your job significantly changes your financial future and the direction your life takes. As a result, it naturally feels unfair if you think that you have lost your job for no reason at all. You haven’t done anything wrong or made any mistakes, and you deserve...
Imagine showing up to work, ready to tackle the day's tasks, only to hear subtle whispers and receive skeptical glances from colleagues and supervisors alike. You've been with the company for years, consistently delivering high-quality results, but you can't shake the...
One reason that so many perpetrators get away with workplace sexual harassment is that so much goes unreported. People who suffer it might assume an employer won’t take it seriously, perhaps because there was no physical contact involved. Sexual harassment without...
When you are employed, disputes may arise with your employer. Under certain conditions, they could lead to a lawsuit. If you find yourself involved in an employment lawsuit, it's natural to worry about how this turn of events might impact your future job prospects. In...
A lot of people do not like to discuss how much they earn. Some think it is vulgar, while others fear reprisal from their employer for doing so. Some might even have signed an employment contract that forbids them from discussing their wages California labor law is...
